Police Basic Training Program at SUNY Ulster Celebrates New Class

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100% of Graduates Secure Employment August 6, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster proudly announces the graduation of its latest class from the Police Basic Training program. In a ceremony held on July 22, 2026, 16 cadets were officially recognized for completing the rigorous program that prepares them for careers in law enforcement. This … Read more

SUNY Ulster’s Broad Access to Financial Aid Support, Scholarships, and EOP Opportunities Puts College Within Reach

FAFSA Workshops

Join Us at FAFSA & TAP Completion Day on August 11 to Receive Hands-On Help Submitting for Financial Aid August 6, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY – Too many people think college is financially out of reach for them, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’d like to transfer to earn a Bachelor degree or … Read more

SUNY Ulster Awarded $620,054 Future of Work Center Grant to Expand Healthcare Workforce Training

July 30, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY— SUNY Ulster has been awarded a $620,054 Future of Work Center for Healthcare grant from the State University of New York, funded through New York State, to expand workforce training opportunities that address critical healthcare staffing needs across Ulster County. The three-year grant will enable SUNY Ulster to … Read more

SUNY Ulster President Appointed to National AACC Commission on Institutional and Financial Resilience

Dr Alison Buckley Portrait

July 28, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY — SUNY Ulster President Alison Buckley, Ed.D. has been appointed to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Commission on Institutional and Financial Resilience, a national advisory body that helps shape policy and best practices for community colleges across the country. Dr. Buckley will serve a two-year term … Read more

SUNY Ulster Launches First SNAP Employment & Training Partnership Between a Community College and County DSS in New York State

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  Innovative Program Brings New Federal Workforce Investment to Ulster County While Expanding Educational Opportunity and Economic Mobility July 22, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY — SUNY Ulster and Ulster County have signed an agreement to launch the first SNAP Employment & Training (SNAP E&T) partnership of its kind in New York State. The innovative program … Read more

Governor Hochul Appoints SUNY Ulster Alumnus Victor H. Cueva Milla to College Board of Trustees

Portrait of Victor H.Cuev Milla

July 16, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed distinguished SUNY Ulster alumnus and Alumni Hall of Fame member Victor H. Cueva Milla to the SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees. A proud SUNY Ulster alumnus, Trustee Cueva Milla currently serves as Executive Director of the Ulster Immigrant Defense Network (UIDN). Throughout his … Read more

Three SUNY Ulster Faculty Earn Promotions in Recognition of Excellence

Professor Penny Rifenburgh, Professor Keri McArdle, and Associate Professor John Sheehan

July 7, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster is proud to announce the promotion of three distinguished faculty whose dedication to teaching, scholarship, and service continues to strengthen the College’s academic programs and enrich the student experience. Penny Rifenburgh and Keri McArdle have both been promoted to the rank of Professor, the highest academic … Read more

SUNY Ulster Shines in Middle States Review, Earning Reaffirmed Accreditation and Five Commendations for Excellence

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STONE RIDGE, N.Y. – June 30, 2026 – Today, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has reaffirmed SUNY Ulster’s accreditation through 2034, marking the most successful accreditation review in the College's history. The decision confirms that SUNY Ulster meets all seven of MSCHE’s Standards for Accreditation following a comprehensive three-year institutional self-study and … Read more

SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees Appointments

portraits of Tracey Bartels, Anna M. Brett and Dr. Diane Eynon

June 18, 2026 – Stone Ridge, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Dr. Diane Eynon, of Accord, and Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger and the Ulster County Legislature has appointed Tracey Bartels, of Gardiner, and reappointed Anna M. Brett, of Kingston, to the College’s Board of Trustees. Appointed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in December 2025, Dr. Eynon brings more … Read more